How to Read a METAR
Sometime in the late 1990s, the FAA started using weather terminology used by the World Meteorological Organization.
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What To Know Before You Go
Playing “What If” versus “I Hope Not”: The One Runway Conundrum
There are two kinds of pilots in command of an airplane. The one who plans “what if” and the one who plays the “I hope not” game.
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Where to Land in an Emergency
But bodily injury, that’s the big thing. If your decision injures people on the ground or your passengers, that’s a major issue.
Read More7 Simple Tips to Making a Confident Airplane Purchase
What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com 7 Tips to Making a Confident Airplane Purchase Buying an airplane is exciting. The pride of ownership, the freedom of travel, and the...
Read MoreCylinder Compression Checks
What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com Does that Continental Cylinder Really Need to Come Off? Recently, I had a discussion with a Cessna SkyMaster owner who was 100% convinced that his mechanic...
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What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com Hey, it’s Not Rocket Science! 3 Simple Maintenance Tasks to Take on Yourself Several months ago, in my article titled “Owners: It’s Okay to Get Your Hands...
Read MoreEngine Preheat
What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com Practical Preheating Options for the Cold Weather Pilot Winter flying can be really cool! Ok, sorry, that was an exceptionally bad pun. But seriously, it’s...
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How Important is Your Little Red Beacon Light?
What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com We’ve all had it happen....
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FAR 43 Checklist: Preparing to Work On Your Airplane
What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com Owners: It’s Okay to Get...
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Propeller Leaks
What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com Diagnosing Propeller Leaks...
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DIY Interior Plastics: Stop Using Duct Tape
What to Know BEFORE You Go Sponsored by AirMart, Inc. – www.AirMart.com STOP USING DUCT TAPE to...
Read MoreThe Right Way to Rig
What to Know Before You Go The Right (and Wrong) Way to Rig a Crooked Flying Airplane As a professional pilot and mechanic, I’m often asked to inspect and ferry airplanes from all over the country. With so many makes, models,...
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